Accounting Clerk (AP)

Life Care Centers of America; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable and Payroll) to manage vendor payments and associate payroll in a post-acute care facility. The role requires accuracy, discretion, and strong data-entry skills to ensure timely processing and compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing payroll, and preparing payroll reports while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards within a collaborative care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Prior bookkeeping experience is preferred.
• Data entry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record A/P transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements.
• Process facility payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and verify quarterly payroll reports timely.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Independent decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bookkeeping experience preferred

Data entry experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable and Payroll) is responsible for all data management and processing of vendor payments and associate payroll in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
• Data entry experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: accounts payable, payroll, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Record A/P transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements
• Process facility payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and verify quarterly payroll reports timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer